California traffic violation fees increased

Traffic violation fees to increased this year.

We know the economy isn't quite on its own two feet yet, and with many states facing budget shortfalls, it's only inevitable that the lack of funds will need to made up somehow.  For Californians, the state has chosen to target a number of traffic citations fines to increase. 
If you plan on speeding, talking or texting on your cell phone (without a hands free device), or even parking in temporarily in a handicap spot, you might want to reconsider your choice.  We received an email highlighting a number of the California Vehicular Codes for traffic violations which have increased for 2012, some by roughly 30% over the 2009 rate.  These increases went into effect on January 6h.  

  Traffic Ticket Fines (Effective 01/06/2012)

VC 12814.6        $214         Failure to obey license provisions.                                 
                            
VC 14600(A)     $214         Failure to notify DMV of address change within 10 days.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction

VC 16028(A)     $796 Failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility (insurance)
Note: This fine may be reduced with proof of insurance on or after the violation date.

VC 21453(A)     $436         Failure to stop at a red signal.

VC 22349           $214        Unsafe speed,  1 to 15 miles over the limit.

VC 22350           $328         Unsafe speed, 16 to 25 miles over the limit.

VC 22450           $214         Failure to stop at a stop sign.

VC 22454(A)       $616        Passing a school bus with flashing red signals.

VC 23123(A)      $148        Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, first offense.

VC 23123(B)      $256       Driving while using a wireless phone not hands free, each
subsequent offense.

VC 23123.5        $148        Driving while using a wireless device to send, read or write text.

VC 23124            $148       Minor driving while using a wireless phone.

VC 22500            $976       Parking in a bus loading area.

VC 22507(A)       $976       Violation of disabled parking provisions, first offense.

VC 22507(B)       $1876      Violation of disabled parking provisions, second offense.

VC 26708            $178        Unlawful material on v vehicle windows.

VC 27150            $178        Adequate muffler required.

VC 27315            $148        Mandatory use of seat belts.

VC 27360            $436        Mandatory use of passenger child restraints.
Note: This fine may be reduced by completing a court authorized child seat diversion program.

VC 27400           $178        Headsets or Earplugs covering both ears.

VC 27803            $178       Violation of motorcycle safety helmet requirements.

VC 34506            $616        Commercial Driver - Log book violation.
     
VC 4000              $256        No evidence of current registration.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 4159              $178       Notify DMV of change of address within 10 days.   
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 5200             $178         Proper display of license plates.
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.

VC 9400             $178         Commercial weight fees due
Note: The fine may be reduced with valid proof of correction.